Heritage Quest

Over 20,000 Family and Local Histories; 1790-1930 U.S. Federal Census; Periodical Source Index (PERSI); Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files; Freedman’s Bank Records; and more.

Bibliobites in April: One Pot, One Pan, One Book

Sustainability: it’s a word and an idea that’s on everyone’s radar.  But it’s such an all-encompassing concept that often it’s hard to figure out how we can and should apply it to different aspects of our lives. In the supermarket and in the kitchen, then, what does sustainable mean, and how would we incorporate such … Continue reading Bibliobites in April: One Pot, One Pan, One Book

Teen Book Reviews – August 2, 2021

Summertime finds our teen volunteers reading and reviewing a wide variety of books. Check out their latest below! Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales (2020) Reviewed by Hope Only Mostly Devastated is a teen novel about a young man named Ollie who goes through many challenges including loss, love, and lots of confusion. Ollie is … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – August 2, 2021

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – January 20, 2023

It’s a new year, and if you’re anything like me you are on the hunt for new books to read! Check out these reviews to see what our teen volunteers are reading, and maybe check one out today! 🙂 Jackaby by William Ritter (2014) Reviewed by Claire Jackaby, by William Ritter, is a supernatural YA … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – January 20, 2023

Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading

We hope you are enjoying this year’s Fall Challenge!  It will probably come as no surprise that we are reading books in the challenge categories right along with you!  We thought we would share a few that we have enjoyed so far: READ A BOOK THAT FEATURES BAKING OR INCLUDES RECIPES Deanna read: Recipes for … Continue reading Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading